Nursery Manager

Group 12 Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing childcare organization is seeking a Nursery Manager in Ipswich. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and leading a team. The ideal candidate should have strong childcare experience and leadership skills, and will benefit from competitive salary and perks including pension and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Career growth

Supportive team

Pension

Childcare discount

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experienced in childcare and management of nursery operations.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted standards and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursery operations and compliance.
• Lead and develop nursery staff.
• Manage nursery budget and accounts.

Skills

Childcare experience

Leadership skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We're Hiring: Nursery Manager

Location: Ipswich | Salary: £37.5k-£42k | Full-time

Group 12 Limited is on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Manager to lead one of our growing settings. If you're experienced in childcare, love working with children, and have strong leadership skills - we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Operational

• Oversee daily nursery operations, ensuring compliance with all EYFS, Ofsted, health & safety, and safeguarding standards
• Act as key holder and ensure nursery security
• Promote and maintain high occupancy through excellent parent partnerships and community engagement
• Lead curriculum planning and ensure a stimulating, inclusive learning environment
• Maintain accurate records and reports for internal and external use
• Organise and attend parent evenings, open days, and local events

Staff Leadership & HR

• Lead, support and develop the nursery team through effective communication, appraisals, and training
• Recruit and onboard staff following safer recruitment practices
• Manage staffing ratios and daily deployment
• Address underperformance and disciplinary issues when needed
• Create a positive, professional working culture

Finance

• Manage nursery budget in collaboration with senior management
• Monitor fee payments and manage nursery accounts
• Maintain accurate data using nursery systems

What we offer:

Career growth

Supportive team

Amazing perks (pension, childcare discount, paid volunteer days + more)

Interested or know someone perfect? Drop us a message and apply here.